Great Cyclists of the Tour de France: Laurent Fignon Laurent Fignon was a two time winner of the Tour de France, and one of the most beloved French cyclists of all time. He won a variety of races other than the Tour de France in his career, and missed winning a third Tour de France […]
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The Tour De France, The Worlds Biggest Road Bike Race.
The Tour De France, The Worlds Biggest Road Bike Race. The Tour de France is the BIG one; it’s the World cup and the Olympics all in one. It has it all, the high mountains, the wind swept northern planes and the heat of the south. It also has the world’s media, all the top […]
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Great Cyclists of the Tour de France: Bernard Hinault One of the legendary personalities and riders in the history of the Tour de France is unquestionably Bernard Hinault. Hinault was known as much for his outspoken and occasionally stubborn demeanor as he was for his considerable talent. His talent was incredible, as he won 28 […]
Read MoreGreat Cyclists of the Tour de France: Lucien van Impe
Great Cyclists of the Tour de France: Lucien van Impe Lucien van Impe was one of the better cyclists of his generation, with five Tour de France podium appearances including one win at the 1976 Tour de France. Van Impe, known as a gifted climber who excelled in long, grueling mountain stages, won six Tour […]
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